Museum to open for the 2023 season
The Clinton County Historical Museum Paine-Gillam-Scott House has announced their 2023 season: Our Town: The Way We Were.
Volunteers have been busy creating an exhibit that will engage every visitor as we explore the history of St Johns from 1860 to 1999. Tons of artifacts; photographs and print from books and newspapers will give our visitors a glimpse of what life in St Johns was like during those 140 years or so.
The Museum will open on Wednesday, May17 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM.
2023 hours will be Wednesdays from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
The museum is located at 106 Maple St. in St Johns. For more information please call 989-224-2894 or visit www.pgsmusem.com.
SJPS continues search for Superintendent
The St. Johns Public Schools Board of Education continues to move forward with the process of selecting a new Superintendent of Schools. Fourteen (14) educators submitted applications for the position. Applicants consisted of current superintendents, central office administrators, principals, and other educators. The Board completed a thorough review of the applications and has invited five (5) educators to be nterviewed.
The interviews will be held on Monday, May 15 and Tuesday, May 16. Interviews will take place at St. Johns High School Band Room, 501 W Sickles Street, St. Johns, Michigan. The public is welcome to attend.
The interview schedule is as follows:
Monday, May 15 –
5:00PM – Kelly Corbett, Deputy Superintendent, St. Johns
6:30PM – Jay Larner, Assistant Superintendent, Mattawan
8:00PM – Greg Pratt, Superintendent (retired), Lowell
Tuesday, May16 –
5:00PM – Dr. Anthony Berthiaume, Superintendent, New Lothrop
6:30PM – Dr. Mark McGarry, Superintendent, Bellevue
Board President, Timothy Jackson says, “The applicant pool has strong and quality candidates that may meet our needs and expectations. We were pleased with the interest demonstrated in our school district. The Board is ready to learn more about the candidates’ leadership abilities and what each candidate has to offer our students, staff, and community. As always, the Board values input from the public and encourages people to attend the interviews. It is our intent to have our new superintendent on the job on July 1.”
The superintendent search became necessary as Mark Palmer announced his retirement after being employed by the district for 24 years and serving as an admirable Superintendent of Schools since 2018. Mr. Palmer continues to serve as Superintendent until his retirement effective June 30, 2023. The process is being facilitated by the Michigan Leadership Institute.
Open House for retiring pastor coming up June 29
All are invited to Kathy Leydorf-Keck’s Retirement Party on Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Lowe Methodist Church Social Hall located at 5485 Lowe Road, St. Johns.
SCH receives national recognition
Sparrow Clinton Hospital is celebrating its national recognition for a top score in patient satisfaction, fueled by its leading-edge medicine and highly skilled physicians.
The Sparrow Clinton Emergency Department received a four-star Excellence in Healthcare award from Professional Research Consultants, Inc. in recognition of scores in the top 25 percent nationally for “Overall Quality of Care.” The PRC Excellence in Healthcare Awards are presented to organizations and individuals who have achieved top standards in patient satisfaction scores in the previous year, based on patient surveys.
The award certification commended the Sparrow Clinton team’s “commitment to excellence that makes Sparrow Clinton’s Emergency Department a wonderful place to work, a wonderful place to practice medicine, and a wonderful place for our patients to be treated.”
“It is with deep appreciation that we recognize the collaborative efforts of the Sparrow Clinton Emergency Department to achieve the four-star patient experience award,” said Sparrow Clinton President Kris McCarty. “This recognition symbolizes commitment to the community and the patients it serves and is a wonderful testament to the teamwork at Sparrow Clinton. The patient experience is the sum of each caregiver in their respective roles and their individual contributions, and we are honored to celebrate this wonderful recognition that comes from the patients we serve in times of adversity.”
For more information about Sparrow Clinton, go to Sparrow.org/Clinton.
Help improve transportation in the Region
Tri-County is updating the region’s Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Moving Mid-Michigan, through the year 2050, and they need your input.
Asthey prepare to kick off development of the plan later this fall, they want to understand what’s most important to you.You are invited to take the survey and tell them how the region should prioritize strategic improvements to the Greater Lansing area’s transportation system over the next 25 years.
The survey is intended to learn how you would prioritize improving mobility, infrastructure, safety, connectivity, economic opportunities and quality of life throughout Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties. The survey will be open until May 24, 2023.
SJACF posts latest newsletter
In the Spring, 2023 issue of Your Community Fund at work the St. Johns Area Community Fund newsletter brings several topics to your attention.
– Check out their grant growth
– Horses provide unique community service
– What’s new in the land of Fantasy Forest
– Meet the newest Board members
– Support for Youth Sports
RBW Class of ’59 plans reunion
The Rodney B Wilson High School Class of 1959 is gathering for a 64th reunion on September 14, 2023 (Thursday) at the St. Johns City Park in the main pavilion which has been reserved from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A buffet lunch will be served at 1 p.m. for $15 per person.
Reservations are required for the lunch. Deadline for reservations is August 24, 2023. Contact sjboron@gmail.com or ariadnemi1411@yahoo.com for more information.
Arts Council News – Celebrate Mothers Day
10% off everything at Art and Soul Gallery on Friday, May 12 from 1-6 p.m. and on Saturday, May 13 from noon – 4 p.m.
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Byzantine Chain Maille Bracelet Class
Learn how to use the Byzantine chain maille weave to create a bracelet that can be worn by anyone. There are a wide range of colors to choose from.
The byzantine weave looks complicated, but once you get the hang of it, it’s a lot of fun. Make a bracelet in your favorite color, your team’s colors or make bracelets to swap with your friend.
This class will be taught at the Art & Soul Gallery in St Johns, MI on Thursday, June 29 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The cost is $25 each.
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Mandala Making Class – Theressa Levett – Sunday June 25th 2023
$40.00
Come join us at the Art & Soul Gallery to create your own mandala on Sunday, June 25 from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Each participant will be able to design mandalas on paper, then design and paint a final mandala on a 12″ wood board. The cost for this class is $40
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Play with Clay Class
6 Week Summer Art Program for Middle and High Schoolers
Wednesdays June 14 – July 26
Wednesday mornings, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for Middle Schoolers
Wednesday afternoons, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. for High Schoolers
Learn hand and slab built techniques as well as glazing over multiple fun projects at the Art & Soul Gallery in Downtown, St. Johns
Space is limited to 12 students per group. $50 includes all 6 weeks.
Learn multiple techniques used in hand building and slab clay creating with local Michigander, Debbie Fehrenbach, a profession multimedia artist.